The article discusses the opinions of conservative Roman Catholics, especially in the U.S., regarding statements by Roman Catholic Pope Francis. Topics include mass media coverage of Francis's statements, the views of Catholic Cardinal Walter Kasper on divorce and remarriage, and Francis's views ...
Thus far, Francis’ humble lifestyle decisions as pope – riding around town in a Ford Focus instead of a chauffeured Mercedes limo, for example – have been terrific and all, but the hosannas directed his way can feel a bit like he’s being graded on a curve. Yes,obviouslyyou shouldn...
Interestingly, Pope Francis is the first pontiff in modern history, at least, to have taught high school (chemistry and Latin) and who has reflected extensively on his own personal experiences of being raised by the Salesian Fathers in Argentina. Both Newman and Francis would regard Catholic ...
changed at least somewhat under the leadership of Pope Francis, including 30 percent who think it has changed a lot since he assumed office. Among Americans overall, 62 percent think he has brought at least some change to the Church.For the first time since CBS began askin...
When it comes to divorce and marriage, most adults believe Pope Francis is doing pretty well, with 40 percent agreeing he has the “right stance” when it comes to issues surrounding the marriage covenant. The major differences here are between generations, with more Millennials believing he is...
“€1.6 Million on Stewards and €76k on Catering: How Much the Pope’s Visit Cost the Taxpayer.” The Journal, November 22, 2018. https://www.thejournal.ie/pope-francis-ireland-visit-4352212-Nov2018/(open in a new window) (Open in a new window)Google Scholar O’Brien, Cillian. ...
Pope Francis has married 20 couples in St Peter’s Basilica – with one bride already a mother. Francis in his homily today likened families to the “bricks that build society”. Among the couples, all from the Rome area, who said ’I do’ – or ’Si –’was one in which the groom...
It remains to be seen if Pope Francis' popularity will result in an increase in the influence of the Roman Church in matters related to government policies or the everyday behavior of Latin Americans, especially in relation to sexual matters. It seems unlikely that the personal popularity of ...
On April 27, Pope Francis will canonize two of his predecessors, elevating them to the ranks of the saints in heaven who may intercede for sinners here on Earth. He has praised John XXIII as a "country priest" with a heart for the faithful and John Paul II as "the great missionary o...
Divorced Christians will be encouraged by Pope Francis's reminder that the church should be a place of healing after a failed marriage.